Daiwa Adrian Prize Application Form and Notes

Please read these Notes before completing the Application Form.

DAIWA ADRIAN PRIZES

Introduction / Daiwa Adrian Prizes are awarded triennially in recognition of significant scientific collaboration between British and Japanese research teams in the field of pure or applied science. Fields covered include physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, engineering, agricultural, biological and medical research, the scientific aspects of archaeology, geology and experimental psychology.
They acknowledge those research teams who have combined excellence in scientific achievement with a long-term contribution to UK-Japan relations.
The Prizes were established in 1992 and subsequently renamed to commemorate Lord Adrian, an eminent scientist and a founding Trustee of the Foundation, at whose initiative the Prizes were established.
Since their launch, £445,000 in Prizes has been awarded to 76 teams representing 75 different institutions, including 36 from the UK and 37 from Japan – indicating the breadth and diversity of scientific achievement by scientists in the two countries.
In 2013, four Prizes were awarded totalling £40,000.
Eligibility / Any significant scientific collaboration between British and Japanese research teams is eligible for consideration. Multi-disciplinary projects that include an element of education or the social sciences are eligible for consideration. All submissions must be in the open research domain. Applications must be made jointly by the British and Japanese Team Leaders who must be from recognised institutions from the UK and Japan. Team Leaders and Team Members can be of any nationality but they must be affiliated to a relevant institution.
Supplementary materials / The application must include:
·  both Team Leaders’ CVs and
·  an abstract associated with this collaboration from one major publication.
How to apply / Complete the application form, then email a copy of your application form with the supplementary materials to or post to:
Daiwa Adrian Prizes
The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation
Daiwa Foundation Japan House
13/14 Cornwall Terrace
London NW1 4QP.
The deadline for applications is FRIDAY 10 JUNE 2016.
Assessment / All submissions will be judged on the basis of scientific quality and past performance but take into account future potential and the likely long-term contribution to UK-Japan scientific relations. Applications are handled by the Foundation with an assessment conducted by a panel of Fellows of The Royal Society.
Decision / All applicants will be notified by letter from the Foundation. Successful applicants will be invited to attend the Awards Ceremony at The Royal Society on 15 November 2016. The decision of the Trustees is final and the Foundation is unable to discuss unsuccessful applications.

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM

·  The application form is designed for use on a computer but can be printed and completed in black ink by hand using clear handwriting or with a typewriter.

·  Enter text in or tick the boxes provided. Do not alter any other part of the form.

·  The form must be completed in English. Any financial information must be given in Pounds Sterling (UK£).

Sections 1 and 2 – UK and Japan Collaborators

Complete the details for both collaborating teams as requested. The Team Leaders should state their position and current contact details. If these details change after the application is submitted, the relevant Team Leader must inform the Foundation immediately.

Please also give the names and institutions of other Team Members (laboratory staff need not be included).

Section 3 – Project

State your project’s title, the field of specialisation and keywords that describe your project. The title should be no longer than fifty words.

Section 4 – Aims and Content

Summarise the overall scientific aims of the collaboration and briefly describe the content of the research.

Section 5 – Achievements and future objectives

State the specific achievements that have been reached to date and the exact objectives for the future.

Section 6 – Publications

Give the number of publications associated with this collaboration by the UK team, by the Japan team and jointly by both teams.

Section 7 – Key exchanges to date

List the details of all exchanges to date that are connected with the collaboration.

Section 8 – Key exchanges planned

List the details of all planned exchanges that are connected with the collaboration.

Section 9 – Funding costs of research in this collaboration

Give details of all funding that has been obtained to date. Please exclude any funding that covers only the cost of exchanges.

Section 10 – Expected benefits

Summarise the expected benefits to the UK and Japan of the collaboration.

Section 11 – Previous applications to the Foundation

State any previous applications for funding to The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, whether successful or not.

Section 12 – Additional information

The Foundation would be grateful if you would indicate how you found out about the Daiwa Adrian Prizes.

Section 13 - Declaration

Either the UK or the Japan Team Leader should sign (typed in is fine) and date each copy.

CHECKLIST

¨ Have you included full CVs of both Team Leaders?

¨ Have you included an abstract associated with this collaboration from one major publication?

¨ Have you (a Team Leader) signed the application form?


The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation

Daiwa Adrian Prizes Application Form

Use this form to apply for a Daiwa Adrian Prize only.

Please read the Application Notes at the beginning of this document before completing the form.

1. UK COLLABORATOR

TEAM LEADER

Institution
Surname
First name
Title / ¨ Mr ¨ Ms ¨ Mrs ¨ Miss ¨ Dr ¨ Professor ¨ Other:
Position
Department
Address
Town
County/Prefecture
Postcode/Zip code
Country
Telephone number
Fax number
Website / http://
Email address

OTHER TEAM MEMBERS

Surname
First name
Title / ¨ Mr ¨ Ms ¨ Mrs ¨ Miss ¨ Dr ¨ Professor ¨ Other:
Institution
Surname
First name
Title / ¨ Mr ¨ Ms ¨ Mrs ¨ Miss ¨ Dr ¨ Professor ¨ Other:
Institution
Surname
First name
Title / ¨ Mr ¨ Ms ¨ Mrs ¨ Miss ¨ Dr ¨ Professor ¨ Other:
Institution
Surname
First name
Title / ¨ Mr ¨ Ms ¨ Mrs ¨ Miss ¨ Dr ¨ Professor ¨ Other:
Institution
Surname
First name
Title / ¨ Mr ¨ Ms ¨ Mrs ¨ Miss ¨ Dr ¨ Professor ¨ Other:
Institution

2. JAPAN COLLABORATOR

TEAM LEADER

Institution
Surname
First name
Title / ¨ Mr ¨ Ms ¨ Mrs ¨ Miss ¨ Dr ¨ Professor ¨ Other:
Position
Department
Address
Town
County/Prefecture
Postcode/Zip code
Country
Telephone number
Fax number
Website / http://
Email address

OTHER TEAM MEMBERS

Surname
First name
Title / ¨ Mr ¨ Ms ¨ Mrs ¨ Miss ¨ Dr ¨ Professor ¨ Other:
Institution
Surname
First name
Title / ¨ Mr ¨ Ms ¨ Mrs ¨ Miss ¨ Dr ¨ Professor ¨ Other:
Institution
Surname
First name
Title / ¨ Mr ¨ Ms ¨ Mrs ¨ Miss ¨ Dr ¨ Professor ¨ Other:
Institution
Surname
First name
Title / ¨ Mr ¨ Ms ¨ Mrs ¨ Miss ¨ Dr ¨ Professor ¨ Other:
Institution
Surname
First name
Title / ¨ Mr ¨ Ms ¨ Mrs ¨ Miss ¨ Dr ¨ Professor ¨ Other:
Institution

3. PROJECT

Project title
Field of specialisation
Keywords

4. AIMS AND CONTENT

Overall aims
of collaboration
Description of content
of research

5. ACHIEVEMENTS AND FUTURE OBJECTIVES

Specific achievements to date

Date (mm/yyyy) / Achievements

Specific achievements for the future

Date (mm/yyyy) / Achievements

6. PUBLICATIONS

UK / Japan / Joint
Existing
Planned

7. KEY EXCHANGES – TO DATE

Key exchanges to date to Japan

Date
(mm/yyyy) / Visitor / Host / Funding body / Amount £

Key exchanges to date to the UK

Date
(mm/yyyy) / Visitor / Host / Funding body / Amount £

8. KEY EXCHANGES – PLANNED

Planned exchanges to Japan

Date
(mm/yyyy) / Visitor / Host / Funding body / Amount £

Planned exchanges to the UK

Date
(mm/yyyy) / Visitor / Host / Funding body / Amount £

9. FUNDING COSTS OF RESEARCH IN THIS COLLABORATION

Start date (mm/yyyy) / End date / Funding organisation / Amount £

10. EXPECTED BENEFITS

For the UK

For Japan

11. PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS TO THE FOUNDATION

Date (mm/yyyy) / Ref number
(if applicable) / Project name / Amount requested £ / Amount received
(if successful) £

12. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Where did you hear about The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation and the Daiwa Adrian Prize? (Please select ONE only)

¨ Nature

¨ Science

¨ Research Fortnight

¨ University Research Department

¨ Directory

¨ Internet

¨ From a previous applicant

¨ Word of mouth

¨ Other

13. DECLARATION

I declare that I have read the Daiwa Adrian Prizes Application Notes, that the statements in the Application Form are true and that, if successful, I will abide by the terms and conditions set by The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation.

UK or Japan Team Leader

Signature (typed in is fine)
Date

The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation seeks to disseminate information about projects that may be of interest to others working in the Anglo-Japanese field. If you are willing to have details of your application made available to other individuals or organisations, please tick this box: ¨